minority-owned

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For example, in 1990, the Supreme Court, with these five justices as the majority, held that the federal government could engage in affirmative action by giving a preference to minority-owned businesses in receiving broadcast licenses from the Federal Communications Commission.

In his 10th State of the City address, Mr. Bloomberg pledged to reduce the welfare rolls, increase contracting with women- and minority-owned businesses and improve the city's public-safety and education records.

The offices will build on the Federal Reserve System's long-standing efforts to promote equal employment opportunity and diversity, and will continue to work to foster diversity in procurement, with a focus on minority-owned and women-owned businesses.